Vacancies

Open selection procedures

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 15 November 2018.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 19 November 2017.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 18 November 2016.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 31 May 2016.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 25 August 2015.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 20 February 2015.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 21 April 2014.

The FCH JU operates a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the FCH JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the FCH JU and its regulatory framework and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.

Successful candidates will have an academic background in economics, political science, engineering, technical studies such as environmental or energy studies or similar. Knowledge of the fuel cells and hydrogen technologies will be considered as an advantage.

They will also have some professional or training experience in project management, administration, EU affairs (e.g. communication, IT, legal affairs, internal audit, finance, office management), acquired either in a public administration/academic institution or in the private sector.

Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the 28 Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).

Minimum Requirements:

Possession of a university degree or equivalent at the time of applying;

An excellent command of oral and written English and one or more other official Union languages (French and /or German advantageous);

A very good interpersonal, communication and team skills.

Grant:

The FCH JU pays a monthly grant of 1 071,19 EUR net per month and may pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is normally the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.

How to apply:

The placements are for periods of 3 to a maximum of 6 months.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by Friday 18 October 2013

Indicative timing:

The present call is to select trainees for intake in the 1st half of 2014:

The traineeship period may start any time between January 2014 and April 2014 and will last min. 3 months, max. 6 months.

The FCH JU takes care to avoid any form of discrimination in its procedures.

Please note that the personal information FCH JU requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the European Union institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. The purpose of processing of the personal data candidates submit is to manage applications in view of a possible traineeship at FCH JU

The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (FCH JU) is organizing a selection procedure for the recruitment of one Knowledge Management and Policy Officer in the Programme Unit (Temporary Agent, AD8).

Applications must be sent by e-mail no later than May 26, 2013 at 24:00 CET (Brussels time) to the address indicated in the vacancy notice. Deadline is postponed to June 09, 2013 at 24:00 CET (Brussels time).

The FCH JU operates a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the FCH JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the FCH JU and its regulatory framework and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.

Successful candidates will have an academic background in economics, political science, engineering, technical studies such as environmental or energy studies or similar. Knowledge of the fuel cells and hydrogen technologies will be considered as an advantage.

They will also have some professional or training experience in project management, administration, EU affairs (e.g. communication, IT, legal affairs, internal audit, finance, office management), acquired either in a public administration/academic institution or in the private sector.

Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the 27 Member States of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).

Minimum Requirements:

Possession of a university degree or equivalent at the time of applying;

An excellent command of oral and written English and one or more other official Union languages (French and /or German advantageous);

A very good interpersonal, communication and team skills.

Grant:

The FCH JU pays a monthly grant of 1 071,19 EUR in 2012 net per month and may pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is normally the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.

How to apply:

The placements are for periods of 3 to a maximum of 6 months.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by Friday 12 November 2012.

Timing:

The present call is to select trainees for intake in the 1st half of 2013:

The traineeship period may start any time between January and April 2013 and will last min. 3 months, max. 6 months

The FCH JU takes care to avoid any form of discrimination in its procedures.

Please note that the personal information FCH JU requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the European Union institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. The purpose of processing of the personal data candidates submit is to manage applications in view of a possible traineeship at FCH JU (privacy statement in the attached document).

The FCH JU has a traineeship programme. The programme gives trainees an understanding of the JU and its role within the activities of the European Union, enables them to acquire practical knowledge of the FCH JU and its regulatory framework and to obtain professional experience in the course of their work.

Successful candidates will have an academic background on economics, political science, engineering, technical studies such as environmental or energy studies or similar. Knowledge of the fuel cells and hydrogen technologies will be considered as an advantage.

They will also have some professional or training experience in project management, administration, EU affairs (e.g communication, information technologies, legal affairs, internal audit, finance, office management), acquired either in a public administration/academic institution or in the private sector.

Trainees are selected from nationals of the Member States of the European Economic Area (the 27 Member States of the European Union, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway).

Minimum Requirements:

Possession of a university degree or equivalent at the time of applying;

An excellent oral and written command of English and one or more other official Union languages (French and/or German advantageous)

Very good interpersonal, communication and team skills

Grant:

The FCH JU pays a monthly grant of 1 071,19 EUR in 2012 net per month and may pay a travel allowance to compensate the expenses incurred at the beginning and at the end of the traineeship from the place of residence, which is normally the address provided for correspondence. It is recommended to read carefully the detailed rules applicable.

How to apply:

The placements are for periods of 3 to a maximum of 6 months.

Interested candidates should send a motivation letter in English together with their CV in EU format and a copy of their university degree by e-mail to applications@fch.europa.eu at the latest by 23 June 2012.

Timing:

The present call is to select trainees for intake in the 2nd half of 2012:

The traineeship period may start any time between 15 August 2012 and 15 November 2012 and will last min. 3 months, max. 6 months

[1]In case of numerous applications, the FCH JU reserves the right to limit the screening to the first 50 applications received.

The FCH JU takes care to avoid any form of discrimination in its procedures.

Please note that the personal information FCH JU requests from candidates will be processed in line with Regulation (EC) N° 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the European Union institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data. The purpose of processing of the personal data candidates submit is to manage applications in view of a possible traineeship at FCH JU (see privacy statement ).

On 19 January 2012, three framework contracts were awarded to Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, McKinsey and Company, Booz and Company.

In March 2012, a first specific contract was signed with McKinsey for a study in the bus sector consisting of a fact based comparison between Fuel Cell Bus and other alternative powertrains;

In August 2012, a second specific contract was signed with McKinsey for a study on the trends in terms of investments, turnover and jobs in the FCH sector.

In April 2013, a third specific contract was signed with Roland Berger for a study on financing options for an infrastructure of H2 refueling stations.

August 2011

The FCH JU is looking for a fuel cells car to lease and is launching a tender.

In order to promote FCH technologies towards EU policy makers and citizens, the FCH JU would like to have a Hydrogen Fuel Cell car available for testing by Members of the European Parliament, Commissioners, EU Officials and other policy makers.